“But Jan here just offered me the Rose of Time which
will help some sort of a prince, this bunny here just told me that the key
saves another prince…..and I don’t see how either of these objects could help
MY prince who is CURRENTLY A FROG!This
lake here is just full of frogs and I don’t know where to start looking.I called you here to help me…”

“Ok, now that was weird….how long must we trek through
these, what you would call, enchanted woods?Me, I would probably more likely use a word such as “possessed” or “haunted,”
but that is just me,” said Lucy.

“You are not seeing things, and you are not paranoid…..somebody
or something is following us.I know a
place we cannot be disturbed.”

Finally, Ms. Nettle stopped when they had reached an
ancient, run down chapel with a gorgeous view of the water.Evil entities cannot enter any sort of
religious building without showing their true form.Most of these entities don’t want anyone to
know their true form since they are able to look like whomever and whatever
they want most the time.It’s a great
way to stay off the radar should a “hero” be motivated to try to track them
down.

“Ok, first of all...what on earth are you thinking
consorting with a bunny of all creatures?You can never trust anything in these woods…..the cuter, the less
trustworthy!Second, I am trying to help
you find your prince.Rumor has it that
the Evil Queen was the one who turned the Prince to a frog, which is not a
surprise, but she is also the one that has the cure!We need to find her and stop her…..” Ms.
Nettle let slip. She was so shaken up that she began to loose some of her feathers.

“Salome, I have heard of her.I have never heard anything other than that
she is a wild child, always getting herself into trouble. Word has it that if the Queen gets ahold of you, you are either dead or will be held prisoner via a magic collar full of spikes that will never let you go. You have always said to stay out of the
Wicked Queen’s way….no matter what.What
brings about this change now?”

“I know Salome.I have been her guardian, just like I have been yours.Salome…is, well, a very disturbed girl.She has powers, but she is too young to know
what to do with them.I fear that one of
the Queen’s minions has already made it to her.Last time I saw her, she was deeply disturbed…”

Jan, or whoever this girl was, was really starting to
get on Lucy’s nerves.

“Jan, the “Spidress of Love,” I was wondering if
sucking the goo out of all those caterpillars has given you the ability of metamorphosis.Who are you to be talking about Charmy’s
current diet…”Lucy retorted.

Oh great thought Lucy. How does this girl know Ms. Nettle?I believe I have finally met the infamous Salome of the Patatuchi
tribe.But if this Salome really is
who Ms. Nettle thinks she is…..who better to go with than this all powerful
(and hopefully easily influenced) teen?

“Ok, I will go with you.What do you want out of this deal anyway?”
asked Lucy.

“Lulu, we are two of a kind.Let’s just say you are not the only one who
is confused and trying to find her way……” replied the girl.

Lucy was thankful for her power.She didn’t really understand what the extent
of her power was, but she did know that she could send a message to Whimsy just
by closing her eyes and concentrating all thoughts on the Pugisorn.She told Whimsy to follow her trail, above
the canopy of the forest, to make sure that everything was ok.She made sure to include that Whimsy should
come alone.

Lucy wasn’t really listening to the girl.She was hoping that Whimsy would be able to
find her.She was guessing the dangers
that lay ahead.Did this girl call me “Lulu”?she thought.How much does this girl whom I know nothing about (other than pure
speculation) knows the pet name my closest of friends call me by?

“Let’s get going.We have quite a hike to the Forbidden Orchard.There are many dangers between here and
there.And the Forbidden Orchard wouldn’t
exactly be considered a sanctuary, if you know what I mean….”

“It may be better if you don’t know….but I will tell
you of the first obstacle we will be coming across.A witch with a Cookie and Candy house who eats
anyone and anything she can get her hands on…and don’t even THINK about eating
any of the goodies….no matter what!” said the teen.